NAMI Gather Paint Party & Volunteer Mixer Moral support. Paint therapy. Community- this gathering has it all. Get to know other NAMI volunteers and maybe make new friends? If you’re new or thinking about volunteering with NAMI, this is for you, too. Paint supplies and canvases will be provided, just bring yourself! What: NAMI Gather Paint Party & Volunteer MixerWhen: Aug.15 – 7:00 pm […]
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An additional 21 Toy Australian Shepherds are Surrendered in Tumalo
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says an additional 21 Toy Australian Shepherds were surrendered by a Tumalo man for a total of 33 dogs. A dozen dogs were originally surrendered on Sunday Aug. 3. The rest of the dogs were surrendered this past Monday, Aug. 11. The owner is facing a Class C Felony charge of Animal Neglect […]
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‘It can wreck you’: Bend man holding on as homeless pushed farther out
Though Thomas “Tommy” Mercer has been living in a juniper forest east of Bend for only seven months, the 56-year-old said it “feels like a lifetime.” “I mean, we’re surviving,” he said on a hot morning in June. “But we run out of food stamps in the middle of the month. I go into the […]
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Below the Surface
When tragedy strikes, search and rescue teams face some of the most demanding and dangerous conditions imaginable. Whether responding to water rescue emergencies or recovery operations, these specialized units must often navigate dangerous underwater environments. Search and recovery operations can happen at any time, in any weather. Teams often work with a sense of urgency. […]
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Key Takeaways From the 2024 Bias Crimes Annual Report
Data from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission’s 2024 Bias Crimes Annual Report reveals the hotline has continued to receive a large number of reports of bias-motivated acts toward Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino community members. That’s just one of several key takeaways from the report, which came out in July. The Source also reported on the key […]
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Redmond’s New Beat
Redmond residents will celebrate a major milestone in the community’s growth when the City officially unveils its new public safety facility at 111 N.W. Teak Ave. The ribbon cutting ceremony starts at 10am Tue., Aug. 12. The new two-story building cost $49 million and spans 42,000 square feet. It was built to help the police […]
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Five Convictions Thrown out Due to Former Sheriff Kent van der Kamp’s Dishonesty
Kent van der Kamp’s past dishonesty and misconduct have cost the former Deschutes County Sheriff his career in Oregon law enforcement. Now, van der Kamp’s transgressions have resulted in five convictions being overturned by the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, the Source has learned. Each of these five cases were tried in Deschutes County Circuit […]
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Meteor Shower Lights Up Oregon Dark Skies
There’s something magical about shooting stars that brings out the kid in all of us. No matter your age, spotting a meteor streak across the night sky never gets old. This month, Oregon skywatchers have the chance to catch nature’s fireworks show. The Perseid meteor shower runs from July 17 through August 23, hitting its […]
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The New Math
Remember when education got a whopping 4% of the federal budget? Well, those days are officially over. The U.S. Department of Education’s budget fell by $73 billion this year, from $268.4 billion in 2024 to $194.7 billion in 2025, bringing the DOE’s spending to a 1.3% trickle. Oregon’s COVID relief funds are also now exhausted, leaving school districts scrambling. Oregon schools […]
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A True Trail Leader
When Jake Garner started looking for his Eagle Scout project this summer, he knew he wanted something that would make a real difference for fellow outdoor enthusiasts. The Troop 21 member and avid mountain biker connected with Central Oregon Trail Alliance and found the right match: The Skills Area at Phil’s Trailhead. Phil’s Trailhead attracts mountain bikers […]